Police, community and calendar briefs for Feb. 13, 2013

Published: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10:00 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 7:37 p.m.

POLICE BEAT

Woman accosted by man with knife

A woman reported on Monday that she was accosted Sunday by a man with a knife but was able to get away after the two struggled over her backpack.

The 60-year-old woman said she was walking in Tuscawilla Park just after 4 p.m. Sunday when a man on a bicycle came up to her, pulled a knife and tried to grab her backpack, according to Ocala Police Department reports. The woman said she and the man grappled over the bag until the man let go and rode off.

The woman left the area and reported the incident Monday. She had minor cuts and scratches on her arm, reports state. She was not able to give a detailed description of the man.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, the Crime Line at 369-7001 or Crime Stoppers at 368-7867.

Report: Two people robbed at gunpoint

Two people were robbed at gunpoint Monday night after they pulled into the parking lot of their condominium complex.

The pair said they were being followed by a gold sedan, possibly a Buick. After they pulled into 2558 SE 15th Ave., the sedan parked behind them and two men got out, according to Ocala Police Department reports.

The men were armed with handguns and demanded money. They took an undisclosed amount of cash, got back into the sedan and drove off, according to reports.

No one was hurt during the incident and no shots were fired.

Anyone with information can call the Ocala Police Department at 369-7000, the Crime Line at 369-7001 or Crime Stoppers at 368-7867.

COMMUNITY

Local animals need foster care

During Florida Week for the Animals, Marion County Animal Services is encouraging people to sign up for its foster program.

Foster families are responsible for keeping the animals inside and providing food, water and care. Animal Services will provide vaccinations and health checks as needed. The host family’s animals must be current on rabies vaccines and county licenses.

Applications are available at the Animal Center at 5701 SE 66th St., Ocala, and online at www.marioncountyfl.org/animalservices.htm.

For more information, call 671-8700.

Valentine’s Day dinner at VFW

The VFW Retirement home is hosting a Valentine’s Day steak dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday at the home, 13005 NE 135th St., Fort McCoy.

The cost is $10 for two or $5 for one.

For more information, call 236-0823

Women’s luncheon features purses

The Ocala Christian Women’s Connection will host an “I Love That Purse Luncheon” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW College Road, Ocala.

The event will include a purse auction, soloist Roger Greiner and speaker Joy Oldham.

The cost is $18 and reservations are required. Childcare is available.